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Flat Conversion approval rate in Newham

Newham approved 80.1% of flat conversion applications, based on 778 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

80.1%
flat conversion approval rate
778
Flat Conversion decisions
623
Approved
155
Refused
81.6%
Newham overall

Flat Conversion applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Newham average (81.6%).

How flat conversion compares in Newham

Flat Conversion (778 decided)
80.1%
Newham all applications (12,913 decided)
81.6%

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Other project types in Newham

Rear Extension (4,626 decided)
78.7%
Dormer (3,211 decided)
78.9%
Loft Conversion (2,126 decided)
78.7%
Extension (General) (1,669 decided)
78.7%
65.3%
Garage / Parking (1,281 decided)
87.0%
Side Extension (1,125 decided)
79.8%
New Build (570 decided)
85.4%
Outbuilding (441 decided)
77.1%
Basement (403 decided)
73.2%
Wraparound Extension (361 decided)
88.6%
HMO (299 decided)
38.8%
Conservatory (199 decided)
87.4%
80.5%
Front Extension (89 decided)
60.7%
Annex (42 decided)
71.4%
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